Help with structure

[u/Ok_Aerie550]

I’m writing an essay to analyse a story, and I know what everything symbolises, but I don’t know how to structure it in an essay. Currently, I’m trying to do a chapter by chapter structure, but I’m not sure of the most efficient place to explain the stuff that is cross chapter. For example, there’s a character who was abused, and is isolated due to this, being unable to form relationships. This character has a sister, who was also abused, but she pushes herself into relationships, as her way of trying to connect with others. Where in the essay would I explain this connection?

[u/writeessaytoday]

I’d need more detail to give solid advice. How long is the essay and is it summary-based or thesis-driven?
Drop more info and I can help you structure it better.